Gift Guide 2020: 19 Locally Made Gifts for Food (And Drink) Lovers
From cocktail stirrers and a make-your-own bitters set to Ethiopian coffee and futuristic candy, here are some delicious treats to celebrate the season.
How the Closure of Indoor Dining Will Affect Denver Restaurants
Restaurants may remain open for takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining, but in-person last call is now at 8 p.m.
10 New Trends in Multifamily Housing Design
OZ Architecture’s Nate Jenkins helps us imagine the new design details that will allow apartment, condo, and loft dwellers to live (and work) safely and comfortably in high-density spaces in the years to come.
Purple Is the New Red & Other Things to Know About Colorado’s Latest COVID-19 Restrictions
Fifteen Colorado counties are moving to a revised Level Red by Friday, triggering new restrictions like a ban on indoor dining and personal gatherings, an 8 p.m. last call, and additional capacity limits on gyms. This is the last stop on the way to another stay-at-home order.
Cripple Creek Backcountry Opens Denver Location Just in Time for Ski Season
Opening a Denver location has been a dream for the owners of Cripple Creek Backcountry for five years. That dream became a reality ahead of what’s anticipated to be a busy backcountry ski season.
Colorado Restaurant Association Honors Industry Pros
Sheila Lucero of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar and Dave Woodruff of El Moro Spirits and Tavern are among this year’s Industry Spotlight Award recipients.
Colorado Lawyers Offer Free Services to Small Businesses Hurt by the Pandemic
Since March, small businesses statewide have struggled to stay afloat in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. A coalition of local lawyers has stepped up to help.
Wonderbound Plays Naughty and Nice With Debut of Winterland: A Discotheque Cabaret
The in-person production promises a rich—and risqué—escape from this year’s reality.
Carne y Arena at Stanley Marketplace Is an Emotional Virtual Reality Experience
Alejandro G. Iñárritu blurs the line between subject and spectator in an immersive virtual reality experience that shows what it’s like to cross the border.
You Can Strike Gold Right Here in Colorado
So you wanna be a gold-digger? No seriously—here’s how to get started with gold-panning in Colorado.
Why It’s Important to Stay Home This Thanksgiving, According to an Infectious Disease Doctor
More Coloradans than ever are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 and the viral spread shows no signs of easing. To curb transmission, state officials are urging residents to avoid interacting with anyone outside their household for the rest of November—and that includes Thanksgiving.
How to Learn to Skateboard (aka, Fall on Your Ass With Grace)
When COVID-19 cleared Denver’s streets of cars, one local writer faced an existential question: skate or die?
First-Timer’s Guide: Curecanti National Recreation Area
This paradise in southwest Colorado brims with unworldly rock formations, hundreds of incredible campsites, and the state’s largest shoreline—and there are opportunities for adventure year-round.
Craft Beer World Remembers Denver Beer Co. Head Brewer Jason Buehler
Buehler, 43, died in a climbing accident near Aspen on November 6.
Have You Tasted These 3 Award-Winning Colorado-Made Products?
Grüvi non-alcoholic beers and wines, Mortal Kombucha beverages, and Bloombox Foods salad dressings took top honors at Naturally Boulder’s 2020 Pitch Slam.
Meet Iman Jodeh, Colorado’s First-Ever Muslim Lawmaker
Iman Jodeh, a 38-year-old daughter of Palestinian immigrants, was elected to serve as a Colorado state representative last week.
How One Denver Bar Owner Fought A Three-Day Eviction Notice
Bar Helix owner Kendra Anderson was ordered to vacate her bar despite a state-mandated requirement that tenants must receive 30-days notice.
Denver’s Hotel Industry Struggles to Rebound from COVID-19 Impacts
Almost eight months after hotels temporarily closed, the industry is still making up for lost time—and revenue.
Camp Christmas Returns with a Virtual Winter Wonderland
This year’s Camp Christmas offers access to an immersive online experience sprung from the imagination of creator Lonnie Hanzon, along with packages filled with festive crafts and activities to complete at home.
The Mental Health Advice We All Need Right Now
It’s been a quite a week and an extraordinary year. If you’re feeling anxious, know you’re not alone. We asked the experts to share practical tips for how to cope in these difficult times.
